June 5, 2025 – City Planning Commission (CPC) Meeting (Part 1)

The City of Detroit Planning Commission held a meeting on June 5, 2025, to discuss a proposed rezoning and development project at 4094 Dwayne Street in the Nardan Park area. The project involves rezoning from R2 family residential to an SD1 special development district to allow for a two-phase affordable housing development including multifamily units and senior housing. The development team, led by Wall Communities in partnership with Presbyterian Villages of Michigan and Hope Village Revitalization, presented plans for 104 total units across townhomes and a senior apartment building, along with a small commercial space intended to serve the neighborhood. The project was selected through a competitive RFP process by Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) and aims to secure 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for financing. Commissioners discussed zoning flexibility, potential risks of approving SD1 zoning without a binding plan, and the possibility of using a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to provide more control. HRD representatives confirmed ongoing oversight from RFP through project completion, including community engagement and commercial tenant selection. The development team emphasized efforts to engage local Detroit subcontractors and comply with Section 3 hiring requirements. No final vote was taken; the project will return for further consideration. Public comments included neighborhood concerns about future uses if financing falls through and support for the project’s community benefits.